Dual county (Irish: Contae déach) is a term used in Gaelic games to describe a county that competes at a similar level in both hurling and Gaelic football. For example, Dublin play in Division 1 in both the NHL and NFL, while Laois compete in the second tier of the football competition and the first tier of the hurling competition. Among the dual counties generally recognised are: * Carlow * Cork * Dublin * Galway * Laois * Offaly * Westmeath Dual player is a similar phrase used to describe players who play both sports.